Lengkuas Island

 Lengkuas Island

Where to Stay

Aside from public toilets with fairly limited fresh water, there are no facilities of any kind available on the island. While camping may be an option, keep in mind that the island does not have any source of fresh water. Therefore, you must bring enough supply of fresh water along with you with other logistics.

However, inns and other accommodation are available in the main tourist area at Tanjung Kelayang Beach.

Tips

The best time to visit Lengkuas Island is from March to November. During these months, the climate and waves are fairly friendly and perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

It is not advisable to visit the island from December to January, since waves are strong and tend to be dangerous.

Bring sufficient amount of food, water, and other logistics since there are no facilities or food stalls available on the island and no source of fresh water.

How to Get There

To reach Lengkuas Island you can rent a boat available at several beaches in Belitung such as at Tanjung Kelayang, Tanjung Binga, or Tanjung Tinggi.

From Tanjung Kelayang the boat trip will take approximately 20 minutes, while from Tanjung Binga or Tanjung Tinggi it will take about 30-45 minutes. Along the way you’ll be presented with fascinating sceneries of several small islands off the coast of Belitung.

The rate for the boat range between IDR350,000 to IDR500,00. As boats have a capacity of up to 10 persons, it is wise to share the boat with others to reduce costs.

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